LD, Synovial Fluid
Order Code:
LDHSYN
Test Summary
LD levels increased in rheumatoid and infectious arthritis and gout and normal in osteoarthritis.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL synovial fluid collected in a sterile, plastic leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Freeze immediately after collection
Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is preferred
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 72 hours
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 28 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
LDHSYN
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB6141
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 83615
Billing Code
- 670129
CPT Statement
Methodology
Ultra Violet Kinetic
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
Reference range approximates that found in serum.
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; Report available: 3 - 5 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL synovial fluid collected in a sterile, plastic leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Freeze immediately after collection
Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is preferred
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 72 hours
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 28 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
Ultra Violet Kinetic
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
Reference range approximates that found in serum.
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; Report available: 3 - 5 days